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Monday, April 12, 2021Bikes for Christ Celebrates 5 Years with Special Delivery to Children in Africa
It all started as a simple post on Facebook. Back in February 2016, Pat Simmons put out a request for donations of used bicycles. Five years later, this call to action has grown into the non-profit organization Bikes for Christ, committed to helping those in need while also sharing their love of God. Bikes for Christ now partners with over 60 agencies in four local counties and has also sent bikes to Guatemala, Haiti and Africa. “I started by getting involved with a couple of different ministries that
Thursday, February 18, 2021Craig Beckinger of ABC Event Planning Wins 2021 Alignable Local Business Person of The Year
Beckinger Emerges as a Winner in National Competition Celebrating Hometown Business Heroes Supporting Peers During COVID EraThe largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com is announcing the results of its month-long North American search for local business leaders who’ve gone above and beyond to help peers during the COVID Crisis. Today, Alignable’s network is honoring Craig Beckinger of ABC Event Planning as Brandon’s 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year! Alignable
Thursday, February 04, 2021U.S. Small Business Administration Offering Disaster Loans for Tropical Storm Eta
Florida businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Eta on Nov. 9 - 12, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting SBA Administrator Tami Perriello announced. Administrator Perriello made the loans available in response to a letter from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Jan. 25, 2021 requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. The declaration covers Pinellas County and the adjacent counties of Hillsborough and Pasco in Florida. “The SBA is
Monday, January 25, 2021Water Smart Tots, Inc. Receives $10,000 Grant from Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee
GRCC is always on the hunt for grants and opportunities that will benefit the greater Riverview community. As a part of the “Forever 55” Legacy Grant Program, the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee has awarded $280,000 to 28 different local nonprofit organizations. Among those chosen to receive grant funding was GRCC investor Water Smart Tots, Inc. “It’s such an honor to be selected among many very noble organizations to receive the $10,000 microgrant,” said Kari Bahour, Founder and President of Water
Thursday, January 14, 2021GRCC 2020: A Year in Review
In 2020, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) rediscovered, reimagined, and celebrated the successes of the year and worked hand in hand with the community to conquer the challenges. With a new strategic plan, GRCC is here to drive economic development and community involvement, creating a vibrant and prosperous future. Our values include Inclusion and Diversity, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork and Fun. The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce mission is to provide a forum which enriches
Wednesday, January 13, 2021Riverview Area High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Dr. Earl Lennard Scholarship
Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Riverview area high school seniors in memory of prominent local educator Dr. Earl Lennard. Dr. Lennard was a longtime educator who served as Hillsborough County's Superintendent of Schools and as its Supervisor of Elections. Earl became a teacher in Hillsborough schools in 1963, working his way up to the top post in 1996. Lennard retired from education in 2005, and from the elections office in 2012. He said his goal as a public servant was to leave things in
Tuesday, December 08, 2020Jeff Caetano Joins the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce as Communications Coordinator
Jeff Caetano Joins the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce as Communications Coordinator The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) is excited to welcome Jeff Caetano to the newly-created position of Communications Coordinator. Jeff is a media and marketing professional who specializes in content creation that engages audiences across multiple platforms. He is responsible for optimizing GRCC’s content and messaging in terms of social media, email, monthly newsletters, company branding and much
